I'm new here. But have been on Care Cure Community for many years.
Many of you may be familiar with the “BIG” thread that Susanne Lewis started about Microcyn on the Care Cure Community in 2010. Lately, on that thread, we have been discussing our confusion over changes in concentrations of HOCl (Hypochlorus Acid) and FAC (Free Available Chlorine) in Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF. I contacted Innovacyn, the distributor of Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF and they told me they have made a change to their product line. For the time being, your will find Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF and Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus on the shelves of suppliers. Once the supplies of Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF have been sold out, Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus will be the products offered by Innovacyn.
I then spoke with management at Oculus Innovative Sciences, licensor of Microcyn Technology. The licensing agreement between Innovacyn and Oculus Innovative Sciences has expired. Innovacyn will no longer use licensed Microcyn Technology to produce the Vetericyn products, and thus the products are different from the original Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF that many of us have been using with great success for years.
In about three weeks, Oculus Innovative Sciences plans to introduce HydroCleanse, an over-the-counter (OTC), FDA approved wound care product for human use. The solution is Microcyn Technology based and packaged in a 16 ounce spray bottle. The product will have production stated concentrations of HOCl (Hypochlorus Acid) 0.009% and FAC (Free Available Chlorine) 120, which has been tested to be gentle to skin in wound care treatment.
Oculus Innovative Sciences is making limited quantities of free samples of HydroCleanse available to members of various forums. These free samples will come in 16-ounce plastic spray bottles. Beginning Monday, September 8, you can make arrangements to receive your samples by calling 1-800-759-9305 in the United States and 678-213-0657 outside of the United States. The call center will be open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
We have a big thread on Puracyn & Vetracyn to help prevent & eliminate urinary tract infections here. This new product seems good. Thanks for the info!
Some questions that have been asked on Care Cure Community.
Is the HydroCleanse equivalent to Veteracyn or Veteracyn VF? Vetericyn VF concentration was *HOCl=0.011% and *FAC=150 HydroCleanse production stated concentrations are *HOCl=0.009% and *FAC=120
As I recall Vetericyn was HOCl=0.003% or 0.004% and I don't think I ever had the FAC comparative numbers.
*HOCl Hypochlorus Acid *FAC Free Active Chlorine
I'd say HydroClense falls between (+/-) original Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF.
Where and When will I be able to purchase HydroCleanse? In about 3 weeks, you will be able to purchase HydroCleanse by calling the same toll free number you called when you ordered your free sample.
How much will HydroCleanse cost? It is estimated HydroCleanse will cost about the same as what we are used to paying through suppliers we have been using. There will be no shipping charges.
Will Oculus Innovative Sciences be offering a hydrogel formulation of HydroCleanse? Yesterday, Oculus Innovative Sciences announced Regenicyn, a new gel, based on Microcyn Technology that is specifically formulated for the treatment and management of scars. This is an over the counter product and it is pricey at $60.00 per 40ml. You can read more about it here: store.oculusis.com/home-page-...ogel-40ml.html
Oculus has had an over the counter gel product on the market for some time. Microcyn Wound and Skin Care OTC is available in 1.5oz bottles for $22.50. The gel is also based on licensed Microcyn Technology and formulated for "management of skin abrasions, lacerations, minor irritations, cuts and intact skin." store.oculusis.com/home-page-...l-samples.html
I took a look at the Vetericyn website this morning. They are now using the "Plus" brand name designation on most of the products, with a couple exceptions, one being the hydrogels.
Vetericyn (Original - Using Microcyn Technology) HOCl = 0.003% FAC = 80 parts per million Vetericyn VF (Original - Using Microcyn Technology Introduced 7/2009) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 150 parts per million
Vetericyn Plus (Without Microcyn Technology Introduced by Innovacyn 8-9/2014) HOCl = 0.004% ✻ FAC = ???
Vetericyn VF Plus (Without Microcyn Technology Introduced by Innovacyn 8-9/2014) HOCl = 0.015% ✻ FAC = 150 parts per million (From California Vet Supply website)
HydroCleanse (Introduced by Oculus Innovative Sciences 9/2014) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 120 parts per million
✻ I have requested Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from Innovacyn, but have not received them, so I can't provide or confirm these concentrations of FAC (Free Active Chlorine) in their Plus products.
NOTE: Some of the suppliers that many of us have used are stating on their websites or telling customers by phone or email that Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus are the same formulas as before, just a new label. As you can see from the comparisons above, that isn't the case.
HOCl = Hypochlorus Acid FAC = Free Active Chlorine
I'm new here. But have been on Care Cure Community for many years.
Many of you may be familiar with the “BIG” thread that Susanne Lewis started about Microcyn on the Care Cure Community in 2010. Lately, on that thread, we have been discussing our confusion over changes in concentrations of HOCl (Hypochlorus Acid) and FAC (Free Available Chlorine) in Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF. I contacted Innovacyn, the distributor of Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF and they told me they have made a change to their product line. For the time being, your will find Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF and Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus on the shelves of suppliers. Once the supplies of Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF have been sold out, Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus will be the products offered by Innovacyn.
I then spoke with management at Oculus Innovative Sciences, licensor of Microcyn Technology. The licensing agreement between Innovacyn and Oculus Innovative Sciences has expired. Innovacyn will no longer use licensed Microcyn Technology to produce the Vetericyn products, and thus the products are different from the original Vetericyn and Vetericyn VF that many of us have been using with great success for years.
In about three weeks, Oculus Innovative Sciences plans to introduce HydroCleanse, an over-the-counter (OTC), FDA approved wound care product for human use. The solution is Microcyn Technology based and packaged in a 16 ounce spray bottle. The product will have production stated concentrations of HOCl (Hypochlorus Acid) 0.009% and FAC (Free Available Chlorine) 120, which has been tested to be gentle to skin in wound care treatment.
Oculus Innovative Sciences is making limited quantities of free samples of HydroCleanse available to members of various forums. These free samples will come in 16-ounce plastic spray bottles. Beginning Monday, September 8, you can make arrangements to receive your samples by calling 1-800-759-9305 in the United States and 678-213-0657 outside of the United States. The call center will be open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
All the best, GJ
Thanks for the info gjnl. Ive been using Veteracyn for a few months now. Great stuff
It doesn't appear as though I can edit my original thread about these differences. I am editing by reposting with changes.
Vetericyn (Original - Using Microcyn Technology) HOCl = 0.003% (when originally released) HOCl - 0.004% in the past few months to a year FAC = 80 parts per million
Vetericyn VF (Original - Using Microcyn Technology Introduced 7/2009) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 150 parts per million
Vetericyn Plus (Without Microcyn Technology Introduced by Innovacyn 8-9/2014) ✻ HOCl = Awaiting MSDS ✻ FAC = Awaiting MSDS
Vetericyn VF Plus (Without Microcyn Technology Introduced by Innovacyn 8-9/2014) ✻ HOCl = Awaiting MSDS ✻ FAC = Awaiting MSDS
HydroCleanse (Introduced by Oculus Innovative Sciences 9/2014) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 120 parts per million
✻ I have requested Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from Innovacyn, but have not received them.
NOTE: Some of the suppliers that many of us have used are stating on their websites or telling customers by phone or email that Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus are the same formulas as before, just a new label. As you can see from the comparisons above, that isn't the case.
HOCl = Hypochlorus Acid FAC = Free Active Chlorine
Is Hydro Cleanse suppose to be as good as Vetericyn VF.
Hi Jay, As you see in these comparisons Vetericyn VF and HydroCleanse are nearly the same in the concentrations mentioned. HydroCleanse is based on Microcyn Technology. Vetericyn (Innovacyn) no longer has the license with Oculus Innovative Sciences to use Microcyn Technology in their Vetericyn Plus and Vetericyn VF Plus products. HydroCleanse has FDA approval for human use for wound and skin care. Vetericyn VF does not have FDA approval for human use.
Vetericyn VF (Original - Using Microcyn Technology Introduced 7/2009) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 150 parts per million
HydroCleanse (Introduced by Oculus Innovative Sciences 9/2014) HOCl = 0.011% FAC = 120 parts per million
Oculus Innovative Sciences is experiencing a delay in receiving label stock for HydroCleanse bottles. It will be 2-3 weeks before HydroCleanse is available for sale at the Oculus Innovative Sciences (OIS) call center. OIS management has authorized the call center to accept a second round of requests for samples from people who already received samples. If you are running low on supply, you can make arrangements to receive your second sample by calling 1-800-759-9305 in the United States and 678-213-0657 outside of the United States. The call center will be open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). If you haven't requested a sample at all, it isn't too late to phone the call center and order a free sample of HydroCleanse.
OIS expects to formally launch HydroCleanse in January 2015. Information about HydroCleanse will be available at the time of launch on the website.
OIS has plans to release a gel product similar to Vetericyn Hydrogel that many of us are familiar with and have used in the past. I will post an update when that product is named and available for purchase.